GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers have three of the top 44 selections in the NFL draft, which begins Thursday in Nashville,Tennessee.

With that in mind, we set out to rank the best 44 players on the board.

The rankings, compiled with the input of college scouts, are based primarily on talent rather than on where the player will be drafted (so it's not a mock draft). Some players with injuries that will affect their draft status were knocked down in the rankings.

Pound-for-pound there’s no one better and he isn’t as good as he’s going to be.

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (92) smiles prior to the game against the Clemson Tigers during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi's Stadium.(Photo: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports)

2. Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky, 6-5, 262 (4.63)

A legit pass rusher who is more athletic than Nick Bosa and can play multiple positions.

3. Montez Sweat, DE/OLB, Mississippi State, 6-5 1/2, 260 (4.41)

He’s off some boards because of an enlarged heart, but if cleared, he has limitless potential.

4. Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State, 6-3 1/2, 266 (4.79)

He’s probably a little overhyped but he can get after quarterbacks.

5. Devin White, LB, LSU, 6-0, 237 (4.42)

He patrols the middle of the field with fury and can play on every down.

6. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida, 6-5, 312 (DNP)

He’s the rawest of the tackle prospects but he’s got all the measurables to be a great right tackle.

7. Devin Bush, LB, Michigan, 5-11, 234 (4.43)

A little undersized but there are some scouts who think he can be better than White.

8. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa, 6-4 1/2, 258 (4.70)

In a great class of tight ends, he’s the best. Might drop because teams can fill the position later.

9. Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan, 6-4 1/2, 277 (4.58)

Not a lot of production last year but wasn’t put in position to make them. Labrum injury is a concern.

A late starter to the game, he’s the best pass blocker in the draft. Just hasn’t run blocked a lot.

11. Ed Oliver, DT/DE, Houston, 6-2, 287 (4.73)

Great athlete with impressive college numbers, but his short arms concern some scouts as does the low level of competition he faced.

12. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama, 6-4½, 302 (5.09)

Not a lot of length to play tackle and one scout suggested center might be his best spot.

13. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri, 6-3 1/2 227 (DNP)

He has a big arm and can escape the pocket but throwing motion will have to be worked on.

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

14. Clelin Ferrell, DE/OLB, Clemson, 6-4 1/2, 264 (DNP)

His lack of speed scares some people, but he gets after the quarterback and can secure the edge in the run game.

15. Brian Burns, OLB, Florida State, 6-4 1/2, 249 (4.53)

Put on about 15 pounds before the combine, but he played at just 235 and that concerns a lot of people.

16. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma, 5-10, 207 (DNP)

He might go first overall or drop like a rock. Whoever takes him is going to construct an offense that fits his unique skills.

17. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson, 6-3, 315 (5.04)

Very good athlete but teams will have to accept that he’s a finesse player.

18. Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State, 6-3, 306 (4.92)

Best all-around offensive lineman in the draft, he just happens to play center so he won’t go early.

19. Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson, 6-4½, 342 (5.05)

Can really move for a big player but must answer for a failed PED test last year.